Bryan R. Walters
Partner
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 1997
Michigan Law Review, Contributing Editor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
B.A., magna cum laude, International Relations, 1995
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States Supreme Court
General Counsel
Bryan is the firm’s General Counsel. Previously, Bryan spent more than 20 years helping companies successfully resolve business disputes, representing clients in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, health care and professional services. He is particularly experienced in federal court litigation, both in West Michigan and across the country.
Bryan also serves on Varnum’s Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Taskforce, which specializes in CTA compliance, guidance and analysis. Visit our CTA Resource Center for more information.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Since 2019
Leading Lawyers, Commercial Litigation
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Professional Affiliations
Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States
Federal Bar Association, West Michigan Chapter: president, 2016 – 2017
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Litigation Section
State Bar of Michigan: Litigation Section; Appellate Section
Community Involvement
Dean Lake Association, Vice President, 2023 – Present
East Grand Rapids City Commissioner, 2017 – 2021
East Grand Rapids Board of Review, 2018 – 2021
East Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Trustee, 2018 – 2020
Fountain Street Church: Governing Board chair, 2013 – 2015